TWA discusses alley maintenance in Montfair

THE WOODLANDS - The Woodlands Association may soon take over alleyway maintenance in the Montfair neighborhood.

The association discussed this possibility at its Monday workshop meeting, which was for presentation and discussion only with no vote taken.

“The Woodlands has used alleys in certain more urban areas where the streetscape looks better without garages facing the front,” said Joel Deretchin, association president.

“That’s where they use alleys and the Montfair neighborhood (in the Village of Sterling Ridge) is an example of that. These single-family homes are not part of a homeowners association, so that’s why we’re thinking about taking up the maintenance of these alleyways.”

Deretchin said the alleys are brand new, so there are no issues with them at present.

“But the idea is that if a curb gets broken by a delivery truck or something like that that somebody will be there to fix it,” he said.

“This was new to the board and the discussion was to get all the details and discuss the pros and cons.”

The association will vote on the matter at its Aug. 28 meeting.

The association also discussed the acceptance of more land into its territory for Rob Fleming Park, which has now been developed, and the management of trails that have recently been completed in the George Mitchell Nature Preserve.

In addition, the association will discuss amending its election procedures to allow ballots to be brought to the car of handicapped voters.

“We’ve also been asked by the chamber to support a resolution for expansion of the trolley system, which will take them from the Town Center to the village centers,” Deretchin said.